16 hours agoFlorida’s Planned Parenthood chapters mergeThe state’s two chapters merged as the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens clinics across the country.…By Joe Mario Pedersen - Central Florida Public Media
18 hours agoJax lawmaker joins suit over access to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Rep. Angie Nixon and other legislators sued after they were denied access to the immigrant detention facility.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
3 days agoJudge strikes key part of Florida’s ballot initiatives lawThe ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker gave hope to groups proposing marijuana and Medicaid issues.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
July 2, 2025NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecastingMeteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…By Alexa St. John - Associated Press
July 1, 2025ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detaineesThe facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Marcela Camargo - News4Jax, Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press and Will Weissert - Associated Press
June 30, 2025DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 30, 2025Florida business leaders call for better math educationMany employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…By Lily Belcher - WUSF
June 30, 2025Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holidayThe National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 27, 2025Hundreds will get payments for reform school abuseThe program will compensate people who were subjected to abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School between 1940 and 1975.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
June 25, 2025Camp Blanding considered for ICE detention centerGov. Ron DeSantis said the state is looking to create detention facilities across Florida and Camp Blanding has the space.…By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax
June 25, 2025Florida fast-tracks immigrant detention center in EvergladesEnvironmentalists are raising alarms about “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center on a partially-built airstrip in the Everglades.…By Joshua Ceballos - WLRN
June 20, 2025Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU presidentThe Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
June 20, 2025Funding slashed for Florida land preservation programMuch of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…By Steve Newborn - WUSF
June 18, 2025Judge finds attorney general in contempt on immigrationA federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
June 17, 2025Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaksDemocratic Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville cast one of only two dissenting votes against the budget.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Tom Urban - News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025State budget reignites fight over Rodman damA budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…By News Service of Florida
June 11, 2025State approves conservation deals in North FloridaThe state will spend nearly $118 million to conserve about 76,000 acres, including land in Baker, Clay and Putnam counties.…By News Service of Florida
June 10, 2025Brooke’s Law, named for former Mayor Curry’s daughter, among laws DeSantis signsGov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement regional operations center in Jacksonville. …By Michelle Corum
June 2, 2025New law requires restaurants to warn you about feesBeginning July 1, restaurants must notify customers upfront about automatic tips or service fees.…By News Service of Florida
June 2, 2025Huge plume of Saharan dust is headed toward FloridaThe dust layer suppresses tropical cyclones, but it can cause health concerns among some people.…By Jenese Harris - News4Jax
May 30, 2025Florida gets stormier as cold front pushes throughThere is a risk for severe storms to end the week, mainly for North Florida and the Panhandle.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
May 29, 2025Florida plans for hurricane season with less help from fedsThe season is only a few days away, but questions remain about how the Trump administration will reshape FEMA.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 28, 2025It’s almost hurricane season; get these documents readyYou could be ineligible for FEMA assistance after a storm if your documentation is inadequate.…By Mahika Kukday - WUSF
May 27, 2025UF trustees vote to hire Santa Ono as presidentThe former University of Michigan president was approved unanimously despite opposition from some conservatives.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida